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Carpooling

Carpooling is a great way to save money, make new friends, and reduce air pollution!
Here are a few resources for you to find a carpool, as well as some tips to keep your
carpools happy and safe.

Find a Carpool

Check with people you meet at work or in class to see if they are interested in forming
a carpool.

Try the Carpool Application on Facebook, which you can add to your profile. Using
this, you can check out other Facebook users in the WKU network who also need rides.

Carpool Ettiquette

Here are some tips you can use to set up a carpool.

Develop a schedule

Agree upon the time of arrival at the final destination. That way, you get to where
you need to go when you need to be there!

Set up pick-up times and locations for each carpooler.

Establish how often throughout a week the carpool will run.

Determine who will be the driver. Consider rotating the schedule to save on wear and
tear of vehicles.

Agree upon reimbursement to the driver for gas and maintenance.

Lay Down Some Ground Rules

What are your expectations regarding:

Smoking

Music type and volume

Food and drink

Unscheduled stops

Gossip

Talking on cell phones

How will you handle tardiness?

It's common to wait 3-5 minutes for someone who is running late.

Decide on consequences for those who are chronically late.

Phone tree

How will you communicate with your fellow carpoolers if plans change?

It's a good idea to have a primary driver and a back up driver.

Let people know ahead of time if you plan to be absent for any reason.

Safety Tips

If you are setting up a carpool with someone you don't know, here are some things
to keep in mind to keep you safe when you join a carpool.

Remember that not everyone can be trusted. Trust your initial feelings and do not
travel with someone you do not trust.

Confirm fellow carpoolers' phone number by calling them and checking with a phone
book or their Facebook profile if they have one

Before you begin carpooling, it's always a good idea to meet each other in person,
in a public, well lit place to discuss the agreement.

Be sure when meeting for the first time to have the carpooler bring personal information
such as plate numbers, license numbers and insurance information. Share this information
with friends. Make sure the car picking you up is the one described to you.

Get a personal reference.

Exchange emergency contact information before traveling.

Be sure to tell someone close to you all the details of your carpool. Include people
involved, route and schedule.